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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
Wonderful Cures-

W. D. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Re
tail Druggists Of Rome, Ga, say: We have
been selling DIR. Kings New Discovery,
Electric Bitters and BuekIen's Arnica
Salre for two years. Have never handled
remedies that sell 50 well, or give such
universal satisfaction. There have been
some wonderful cures ehected by these
remedies in this city. Several cases Of pro-
nounced consumption have been entirely
cured by uss Of few bottles Of DR.. KiDg's
New Discovery, taken in connection with
Electric Bitters. We guarantee than 81,
vsya Sold by Logan & 90.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

The Charleston Star says that it has it
from reliable authority that the families Of
Duff and Cunningham, who are considered
by the people Of ROane and Jackson coun-
ties as being two OF the best and most
respectable families in that neighborhcod,
are taking steps to prosecute the Regula-
tors who lyDched the Duff and attempted
to implicate the Cunninghams in the rob
berry and murder of Mr. Ryan. 1t is more
than likely that few days at farthest will
develop many new phases to the late trag-
edY
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
Killed by Dynamite.

New YORK, October 3l.-It is reported
that disastrous explosion occurred at 10
o'clock this morning at one Of the packing
houses of the Atlantic Dynamite Works,
near McCainsville, y. j., and that six or
seven men were badly injured.
Later-Four men were instantly killed
and three are missing The names of the
dead men are John Fanchor, H. Todd,
Fred McDeed and his brother Phil. The
missing men are believed TO have been in
the vicinity of the mill at the time Of the
explosion and they cannot now be found.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
THE LIFE RAFT
of the Vernon Found-An UnfOrtunate's
Hat and Coat,

of the Vernon Found-An UnfOrtunRte's
Hat and Coat.
MILWAUKEE, October 3l.-A special to
to the Erening Wisconsin from ShebOygan
says the fishing tug Welcome returned at
half past one o'clock with the life raft of
the lost steamer Vernon, which she picked
up about II miles east Of that port. On
the raft were coat, vest and soft felt hat,
which evidently belonged TO a seaman.
The bat was ripped through the crown and
had been Sewed up The life raft had two
air chambers and bore the name Vernon.
The fishing tug ShebOygan has Just started
on cruise down the lake. She will go as
far as two rivers point.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
An End 70 Rnne serapinK.

Edward Shepherd, Of Harrisburg, Ill,
SAYS: Having received 50 much benefit
from Electric Bitters, feel it my duty to
let suffering humanity know it Have had
a running sore on my leg for eight years;
my doctors told me l would have to have
the bone scraped or leg amputated. used,
instead, three bottles Of Electric Bitters
and seven boxes Bueklen's Arnica Salye,
and my leg is now sound and well"
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25e.
box BY Logan& Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
THE YELLOW DEATH.
Extent of the Disease at Tampa OficIaI
Reports.

Reports.
WASHINGTON, October 81 The official
records of the Marine Hospital Burean
show the continued existence Of yellow
fever at Tampa, Fla, but nowhere else in
the State Reports have been received
that cases have appeared at different points
in Passe county. They are being investi-
gated, but as yet have not been confirmed.
Up TO the 26th inst there bad been be-
tween 300 and 80 cases and "a deaths
from yellow fever at Tampa. The num-
Der of cases under treatment on that date
was 30. During the "a bours ended at
p. m, October %, there were IL new
cases, but no deaths No information has
been received from Tampa since Saturday
morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
JAY Gould's Little Case.

New YORK, October 3l.-District Attor-
ney MARITIME has finished his consideration
of the papers submitted in the complaint
made against Messrs. Jay Gould and Rus
sell Sage, and will submit the matter to
the grand jury tomorrow. He declines to
discuss the matter from any standpoint
This evening District Attorney MARITIME
said he had decided TO defer taking action
in the Gould-Sage case until next month.
Lawyer Delaney, who presented the COM
plant and asked for their indictment, has
requested that he given an opportunity TO
answer the briefs OF Gould's counsel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
GmatemAla's Rebellion.

LA LIBERTAD, via. GALVESTON, Octo-
her 31-Ex-Vice PeSident CasteDads hav-
ing disagreed with President BaTillo's ac-
tion in proclaiming himself dictator Of
Guatemala, headed a revolution against
him, being supported by the most promi-
nent families Of Guatemala. The govern
ment forces suppressed the uprising, how
ever, and captured the chief, who, accord
ing to news brought by the Pacific mail,
from authentic sources, was shot yesterday,
together with four others.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

An afrsy took place at Glenyille few
days since, on the first day Of court, be-
tween Doyle Snider and SAMUEL MeHenry,
in which snider was badly stabbed in the
left side, near the heart McHenry was
promptly arrested and bound over to ap-
pear at court For some reason no indict-
ment was found against him. An old
trouble led to the diificulty. snidef is
recovering slowly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
X. 4 o. RaiIroah Matters.

Special Ti'grGH TO The Register.
CHARLESTON, October 3l.--Since the
new management took hold Of the Kama
wha and Ohio railroad headquarters in this
city, extensive changes have been Contem-
plated, and tomorrow morning new
force takes charge of the general offices
here. Other changes will be made as rap
idly az possible. Mr.. Sweeney, General
Superintendent, is an old railroader and
desires to push business for his company,
he deems it expedient to reOrganze the
forces
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
AT pARkERSRURG.
ID ~ Telegraph once AboIished-Scar-
city Of Water.


city Of Water.
.- ".g~rT 20 ne Rrglsier.
FAEHEE~BuEG. October 3l.-Word was
received to-day to abolish the Baltimore
'1' "o,o Telegraph Office, and transfer the
''s' t"tne Western Union. Rates 70 all
p''HIS where there were formerly oompeti-
,''1 20 mp tomorrow, from one cent a
Eg. ro.u 10 twenty-five cents for ten words.
ss. Ss'4'or Egsu, OF the former B. x o. here.
NJ NJ lhe Western Union as assistant to
''4laSer lewis.
Tue Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is hav-
SeLious trouble to get water for engines,
,o.I "l stations ON the ParkersburS divi-
IN ;D'. uA'e failed, and the company is caulk-
.Ts s,ouoIaS TO carry water from Grafton
rD.i I other points. The Ohio River Rail-
n =, IS all right drawing from the river.
BItaS 1GOm&s II. TOlhyer, well known as
taSN t,;'l Hawk, the famous eolored eaues-
he WIN Forepaugh's show, has Just been
M looking like a tramp. Permanent
SI,SGiIles rendered him unfit for the show
toNStnsss, and he was begging his way bach
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
INDIAN THREATS.
SwOrdbearer's Band Make Hostile Dem
onstration at the Agency.

SwOrdbearer's Band Make Hostile Dem
onstration at the AgencS.
ST. PAU =, MINI, October 81 "A Crow
Agency, Mont, special to the Pioneer Press
reports that 'Swordbearer and his band
made demonstration at the agency yes
terday, unslinging their rifles as if about
to attack the single company stationed
there, but Immediately changing their de-
tiant aspect, when Maj. Snyder's battalion
on the brow of the hill three
miles away. Swordbearer Immediately
crossed Little Horn river and withdrew mp
the bottom. The cavalry is expected to
move to-day. The excitement among the
Indians is intense, and a false move by the
on the wrong Indians killed
will precipitate general outbreak, as the
faith OF the Indians in Swordbearers su-
pernatural power is unlimited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
Reduced telegraph RateH.

New YORK, October 3l.-The Western
Union Telegraph Company has decided to
make reduction of. 90 per cent, begin
ming to, morrow, in ten word dispatches he.
tween New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington and Chicago, as well as St
Louis At present the rate for ten word
message from any of these cities and Chi
cago and st. Louis is fifty cents To-mOr-
row and thence forward the same dis
patch can he sent for forty cents. The
rate to st. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha
is to be fifty cents, reduction of ten
cents
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
Killed nv a Policeman.

PITrSBURG, October 3l.-Shortly before
B o'clock this afternoon VIM. Robinson, q
colored policeman, shot and almost in
stantly killed VIM. Dolan, a brakeman.
Dolan was a white man. He was drunk
and it is claimed resisted the officer. The
affray created intense excitement and Rob
insOn hsrely escaped lynching at the hands
of DOlan's friends lie is now in Jail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
u. Wilson Talks.

PAEIs, October a.-M. Wilson, in
speaking Of the charges against him Of
completely in the Legion Of Honor dscoss-
ton scandals, said: ''On the day hsvs TO
appear before the Court Of Inquiry, ! shall
have ceased to side at the Palace Of the
Eliyse." He also ssid that but for the feel
ings Of respect he has for N. Grevy be
would have sent 10 the Minister Of Finance
the amounf of his house tar for the whole
time be resided at the palace
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

LONDON, October 3l.-TheAosoor Ga
sefte demands . neutrality agreement
touching Gibraltar, similar 10 the Suez
Canal agreement. The paper says IL he
lieve- that If all the powers interested
should insist on such an agreement HnRIand
yould Weld
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
State OF the FlInt Glass Trouble.

PIrTsRURG, PA, October 3l.-The flint
glass manufacturers and the workmen
have not yet settled the dispute about the
wages of the gathering boys Each side
continues firm but still they eyince de-
sire 10 bring the trouble 10 an end.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
Studying CharIeston's Pavemeuts.

SpsciaI telegram 10 The Register.
CHARLESTON, Octpher 3l.-Mayor Cam
den and com mmittee Of three members of
the Parkersburg City Council have been in
the city to-day examining the system of
brick pavements used here. The commit
tee expresses itself highly pleased with our
paved streets and intimate that that it will
probably he laid in the city Of Parkers-
burg The use of plank at the bottom Of
the brick suits the Parkerburg committee
better than any other they have examined.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
AChild FATALLY Burned.

SpeeiGi TtIe0roa 70 GE RrgiET.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, October 81
The clothing of a small child Of Susan
Lewis, who resides on Summer street,
caught fire from the crate, this afternoon,
and burned the child to death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
Whitman. Junroxsd Health

WASHINGTON, October 3l.-Acting Sec
retary Horning to-day said that he had
received letter from New York stating
that Secretary Whitney is improved IN
health and spirits.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
Morynoas bn Tuykey.

CossTAsTIsoPLE, October 81. - The
Mormon brethren have applied 10 the
Porte for permission TO establish com
munity in Turkey. ii is expected that the
request will be granted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
From nv. yoGa NaE1e,cs, Rrx~ n. z czsreh
soafR of Ho1e0paserp Ala.

.Darbys Prophyisctic Fluid 10 the only
medieise kept in my family. We can uss
II for almost everything g-buius, bruises,
cuta, stings, eaf-sche, soef stomach, sts..
etc. Ny children, when hurt OF bruised,
always call st ooce fog DaTbys Plaid. We
caonot get along we'll without L. Il = -
valuable for its prompt relied Of pain fhea
sll kinds Of Injuries, and also b psVsfll
Antiaeotie sud DiinlecAaakn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

For coughs, colds or any irritation OF the
throat, take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. 25e
SALVATION OIL, the great pain cure, is sold
by druggists and dealers in medicine at Doc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
A MiIlinnaira SnIcihaa-

SPRINGFIELD, O., October 3l.-Jsmes
r. Whitley, brother of VIM. NJ. Whitley,
the great reaper manufacturer, committed
suicide this morning by shooting himself
through the head.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

'1a>i. .ENT GEEyY has need to pray to
'eHr"vrrrd from his sOn-in-law.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01
NEWS AND COMMENT.
rHE WEATHER..

~, Virginia and Western Pennsylvania
FG We - tair weather. light 10 fresh north
e-y "'>
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

THE decision OF ths supreme court in the
anarchists cases will be- rendered not later
than Thursday. Prominent lawyers pre-
die, that n Will b- adverse 10 the petition
r., l,aysraor prLE>EY : mercy will then
h. ." that 8. hrtwrea them aud the seat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

THEY strolled along the broad parade,
John Jones and pretty Miss Maria.
Your teeth are awful, john" she said;
why don't You buy thebeauti6er?
See mine! How white! Yes, tits my wont
To polish them with SOZODONT."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

>gNNuG Frye says the way he would
dral N.lu the surplus would be to spend
H. That is what the people want 10 do
with IL. But 'hey would rather spend 1t
without the AID Of Mr. FRYE or any other
gahar u'GTal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

d. : w.se father who can get offices 70
al ot H., >nus
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

!, happens, however. that there are Just "a
rev 'p,ruHar coiucidynts OF relationship"
IL their appointments
TURKEY Is eynprted 10 grant the Nor
mons prrmi.-iou 10 establish colony
u,l., h..- - ,rha s,hI;r,o porte
- ~, ,'.'' w '
INSTRUMENTATION at Mitchelstown yes
tyrily mrlus that Irish patience cannot be
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

IHEEE were lew hundred thousands
Ol.o soldiers IN the Union army besides J.
b. r"&AHEE. They will hardly all be
made governors on ,beir war record.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

,xr more good sound argument in favor
t,s esrls construction OF the Union
- is contained in the fact that the
,,.n.srrvsria railroad-and, of course, the
"a whose rates bv the recent deal
-, ~ conform with those OF its big rival
Ill ..l,pw St Louis an lS-cent differ
-..,' +, favor Of st. Louis shipments Of
- Texts points rs against those from
p.,,sbnre and Wheeling. Despite the
I...rS.,fy Commerce law the big mOnOp-
.r-.niI' crant st. Louis iron men layors
-. ,r. heads Of the Wheeling and Pitts
burr iron men.
We are beginning to feel twist of the
..,,u Another strong argument this,
mr the mon bridge, that is to bring COM
I'm, lines ot road into Wheeling, and
s,,,brr outlet to the Southwest.
p.. ,sd fsiend and Gas Trustee SEA-
,,y shows he Is no "deadhead in
On. ,,,erpri,s. One hundred dollars for
,.r,.r.. sl.Ioo tor his son, rs Secretary,
ana ,mr Tor another son, rs inspector
,,.ys,,, almaM Veil watts the odds As
I'm, .,,,v're apry:" By the way, this
-...r.- orour other dear friend Superin-
l-,. r..uN. lie is proving himself no
..s.t.. :av enterprise either. lie and
f.-un... draw the Just and lawful SUN
,. .>,v :. c01 per auuum. And here again
,,-.! Re .d-rr}lrtlon OF duty ii We did not
mention the ilrt that Superintendent DII.-
..> understands the value of good officer
by-s.a.aug Engineer JAMES CUMNTNs TO
.na tac machine.
TIE FE.ruw~ NIroLL district attorney
o,9,,., narrowS down toa simple question
whether N, hundred odd thousand voters
o- T.-srH Pulitzer constitutes the Dem
osraus party IN New York city. NIcoLL
aal the Republicans Will gvt nothing and
rr.t..gu will ct left.
THE decision ot ths supreme court in the
sal..h.>,- cases will be rendered not later
than Thursday Prominent lawyers pre-
dict that n Will be adverse 10 the petition
-. Governor OrLE~EY : mercy will then
b, 81. thu, D.. between them aud the seat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

Z. 1oyerpor Of Ohio, !. B. FoRARER; !;
l.a,..-l The war amt over, but I'll save
'-.s here couD'ry, whether it wants 10 he
o- nDr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

!H" western railroad and the lake
',SAl-- stand Unyivalled as neat and eN-
gv-l--.s mL.rsnl taklng human life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-11-01

'HE -g'lt Indiana mining strike is at
'' emf. Iv.wS were granted favorable TO
,hy>,ukyr,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-12-28
Values G;s Autograph.

ssI SEQ that Ben: Perley PORES collec-
ton Of autographs is to be sold" said a
bright young lawyer who would shine il
a community where lawyers are less
plentiful. ss8ut I don't believe,' lie
continued, s:that any autograph in the
collection viii bring more than mine.
s-And what is TIE market value Of
your autographs" asked Mr. Rustler.
.'To the best Of my knowledge only
one has ever been sold, and it brought
first $500 and then $500
''And who were the unfortunate pur-
chasers?''
s'0lr. Notesl,aver bought it for s400.
which was 80 per cent. of its par value,
and l myself secured it FROM him 1t a
slight advance of 500. I an rather
choice OF my autographs, and | shall put
no more on the market unless hard
pressed. ."-Kansas City Journal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-12-28
An Araostic's Deathbed.

Strauss had a daughter. whom lie had,
strangely, sent to a p;etistic school, while
ne was separated FROM her mother. She
was educated a pious girl, and subse-
ouentiy married physician. She was
called home when her father was about
to die, and was deeply affected. When
be saw her weeping, he took her hand in
his and said: ''Ny daughter. your father
has finished his course. You know his
principles and views. He cannot COM
fort you with the assurance Of seeing
you again. What yopr father has done
viii live forever. but his personality viii
forever cease to be. He must bow to the
Interchangeable law Of tie universe, and to
that law be reverertly says: Thy will be
done.t' THE Princeton Review.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-12-28
Sealing Wax Causing Trouble.

In notice just issued the posto2ce
recommends the disuse Of sealing wax CT
ordinary letters for countries over the
sea. It often happens that the wax is
melted By the heat under the tropics or
by the funoigations to which tie mail
bags are subjected. In La Plata, for in
stance, the lettersare found to stics to-
gether so that they cannot be separated
without injury to the address, and are in
this way often lost. Ordinary letters are
quite sufficiently sealed with gum or
waters, and registered letters, for which
wax seals are required, ere carefully
handled on the way.-Faris Coz. London
Na,SS
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-12-28
sscers of ,i,:.1anfarc.

l::in ilirilcst mountain in Africa l.;c.s a:
last Ecen conquered. DR.. !. Meyer. OF
LeiHsic, succeeded in reaching the s'::s.
nit of the Kibo peak il August lest.
riiii22a2,jaso was discovered by t:ie mis-
sio,:,.:v Eeo:1ann n 1898, ard in toe
following .,ear ii;; colleague. Nra?f. dis
covered It's snow covered cc11paricn
kcn;a. In 1&G2 Van der Decllen att.
tanrS.Gi to ascent E:iraanjaro, bat SIC
ceeded only il coaciiiag & height Of
1900 feet. I:2~ls1T1 tha Rev. Charles
New ascenGed as far as the snow line,
and II 1851 IL. II. =. Johnston reached
q height of 10000 feet. Dr.. Meyer took
six days to reach the summit Of the
crater Of kibo. On the first day ae
reached the forest limit; on the second
Johnston's camp; on the third, passing
over extensive grass meadows, lie at
tained the snow lines, and here. IS usual.
his native companions deserted hil9..
On the fourth dag, through broken y?
blocks of lava, Dr.. A..eEor reached taa
foot of the crater. and the ed%e OF the
crater itself on the tif;h day. This he
found to be tl2icki.: giaciated. as also the
region which lies Between Eibo ard is
lower companion summit, k:rnaweZi.
The sixth day Dr.. Never spent in taking
photographs and making collections
around Kibo. and he also spent several
days lower down az the SNOW limit for =.
similar purpose. lie estimates tac height
of the kibo summit II close on $4,000
feet, considerably higher than the esti-
mates Of Mr.. Johnston. Dr.. Meyers Ge-
tailed narrative OF his Journey Will bs
looked for with interest.-Lcndon Stand
ord
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-12-28

The editor is Of; on a Christmas
trp, and the printer has been taking
holiday. This accounts for the scare
sty of original matter this week.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-12-28
ToboSSaninS Ma3e Essy.

Among tie features e. Parlor Rcci
this winter viii be two huge toboggaa
slides. Besides the exhilaratiHg exercise
of sliding down hill, tobogganers caD e:l-
perience the sensation CT sliding up again.
A hydraulic belt, or chain, running con-
tinually, will be used to attach to the as-
cending toboggans and slowly draw
them and their occupants up to the top
of the slides. The water power Of the
lake Will be esed to run these elevators,
as well as to run the dynamo machines
for electric lightning.-New Haven Beg
;ctor
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-12-28
Thy the Ducks Dived.

A Norwich, Conn, man, who had
stocked his pond with rare and hand
some breed CT ducks, found that they
were slowly disappearing, but where they
went he could not determine. One day
q visitor, sitting On the. piazza, said:
you've got queer ducks. I've seen two
of them dive, but they haven't come up
yet This was suggestion to De acted
upon. The owner drew of the water
from the pond, and found seventeen
swapping turtles. He killed them, and
now the ducks do not disappear, or a:
least when they dive they come up again.
New York Sun.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-12-28
E;1lin~ OF Their Husbands.

Young married farmers have been dy-
ing off with dreadful sudderness in VII
lagos of Syrncia in Eastern Croatia.
These young farmers were al brand new
husbands, and at last their deaths, all
coming so sooa after their marriage, ex-
cited suspicion and the matter was inves-
tigated. It was found that an old woman
had conceived the idea Of getting pretty
young girls to marry farmers and poison
them and divide the spoils. The old
woman is now in jail, and so far seven
young widows to whom she had fur
nished poison with which to kill their
husbands.-Foreign Letter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-12-28
Statue Of LonSfaIoE.

The first statue of LonSfellow to be
erected viii be set up il Portland, Ne,
the poets birthplace, and will &c the
work of Franklin Simmons, (; Maine
sculptor. The clay moGel has just been
finished in Rome, ard represents the poet
IL a sitting attitude, tie right -arnl res
ing III any easy position on the back Of ::
richly carved and crnaroented cllai:..
Willie the other is thrown carcieSsly for
ward on his lap, ard loosely holds :. mass
Of malluscript.-Ncw Yorl SCn.